Lexapro (Escitalopram)

Lexapro is using for therapy depression and anxiety. It can as well be using for other circumstances as defined by your medico.

Using Lexapro as send by your physician.

    * Lexapro comes with an additional individual information sheet called a Drug Guide. Read it carefully and reread it each time you become Lexapro tucked.
    * Lexapro can be accept with or without eat. If belly upset occurs, taken with eat to decrease belly annoyance.
    * Many weeks possibly pass until Lexapro achieves total action.
    * Keep to used Lexapro even if you feel well. No miss any doses.

Ask your doctor any questions you possible have around how to used Lexapro.

Lexapro is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) type of antidepressant. It running by increasing the activity of a chemical during the brain called serotonin, which assists to elevate mood.

If you miss a dosage of Lexapro, taken it as soon as possibly. If it is almost time for your next serving, skip the missed dosage and go back to your regular dosing timing. Not accept 2 doses at once.

Keep Lexapro at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Keep far from warmth, humidity, and sunshine. Brief storage at temperatures beth 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Not keep during the bathroom. Kept Lexapro out of the reach of babies and far from pets.

No used Lexapro if:

    * you are allergic to any additive during Lexapro
    * you are accept citalopram
    * you are take or have accept a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (eg, phenelzine), selegiline, or St. John's wort within the last 14 days
    * you are accept a fenfluramine derivative (eg, dexfenfluramine), an H1 antagonist (eg, astemizole, terfenadine), nefazodone, pimozide, or sibutramine



Seek your medico or doctor right far if any of these treat to you.

Some medicine circumstances perhaps cooperate with Lexapro . Say your health care provider or pharmacist if you have any med terms, specifically if any of the following treat to you:

    * if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or are breast-feeding
    * if you are accept any prescription or without prescription medical, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
    * if you have allergies to tablets, foods, or other substances
    * if you or a family member has a history of bipolar derangement (manic-depression), other mental or mood woe, suicidal thoughts or attempts, or alcohol or substance abuse
    * if you have a history of seizures, liver woe, serious kidney woe, belly or bowel bleeding, or metabolism woe
    * if you are dehydrated, have low blood sodium levels, or drink alcohol
    * if you will be having electroconvulsive treatments (ECT)



Certain PILLS POSSIBLE COOPERATE with Lexapro . Say your physician if you are accept any other capsules, particularly any of the following:

    * Fenfluramine derivatives (eg, dexfenfluramine), linezolid, lithium, MAOIs (eg, phenelzine), metoclopramide, nefazodone, selegiline, serotonin 5-HT1 receptor agonists (eg, sumatriptan), sibutramine, St. John's wort, or trazodone because serious side consequences, such as a reaction that possible involve fever, rigid muscles, blood pressure changes, mental changes, confusion, irritability, agitation, delirium, and coma, perhaps happen
    * Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), aspirin, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory tablets (NSAIDs) (eg, ibuprofen) because the risk of bleeding, incorporating belly bleeding, perhaps be extended
    * Diuretics (eg, furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide) because the risk of low blood sodium levels perhaps be extended
    * Tramadol because the risk of seizures can be extended H1 antagonists (eg, astemizole, terfenadine) or phenothiazines (eg, chlorpromazine, thioridazine) because serious heart woe, incorporating irregular heartbeat, possible happen
    * Carbamazepine or cyproheptadine because they possibly reduce Lexapro 's effectiveness
    * Clozapine, pimozide, risperidone, or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because the risk of their side results possible be extended by Lexapro

All pills possible cause side actions, but several people do not have them, or minor, side results. Check with your health care provider if any of these often COMMON side actions remains or get bothersome:

    * Constipation; decreased sexually desire or ability; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; headache; enlarged sweating; lightheadedness when you stand or sit up; loss of appetite; sicchasia; belly upset; tiredness; trouble sleeping.


Contact health attention right far if any of these SERIOUS side results happen:

    * Serious allergic responses (eruption; hives; pruritus; difficulty breathing; incommodity during the breast; hypostasis of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bizarre behavior; black or bloody stools; breast hurt; confusion; decreased concentration; fast or irregular heartbeat; hallucinations; memory loss; menstrual period changes; new or worsening agitation, panic attacks, aggressiveness, impulsiveness, irritability, hostility, exaggerated feeling of well-being, restlessness, or inability to sit still; persistent or serious tinkling during the ears;persistent, painful erection; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; seizures; serious or persistent anxiety or trouble sleeping; belly hurt; suicidal thoughts or attempts; tremor; different bruising or bleeding; peculiar or serious mental or mood changes; vision changes; worsening of depression.

Lexapro should be using only by the person for whom it is enacted. No separate it with other people.
If your symptoms not improve or if they get worse, check with your doc.